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Folate success helps Aboriginal kids

More than 30 years of research into the links between folate and neural tube defects has paid off for The Kids Research Institute Australia researcher Professor Carol Bower.

Poor diet seriously affects teens’ liver health

New research from Perth's The Kids for Child Health Research shows that a Western diet is associated with an increased risk of liver disease in teenag

Vitamin B crucial to children’s mental health

A new study led by The Kids has uncovered a significant link between vitamin B levels and the mental health and wellbeing of children and adolescents.

Mandatory folate fortification a win for Australian families

The introduction of mandatory fortification of bread making flour with folate will save hundreds of families every year from the heartbreak of birth defefects

Western diet linked to teen's poor mental health

A new study from The Kids for Child Health Research has shown a link between Western-style diets and more mental health problems in teenagers.

Less ‘fast food’ outlets near schools could help reduce obesity

Teaching a class of year eleven students about nutrition ten years ago is what gave Dr Gina Trapp the idea for her research.

FAQ's - Mandatory fortification with folate

Mandatory fortification with folate frequently asked questions, answered.

Nutritional supplements during breastfeeding

The aim was to review the use of supplements during lactation and to document the use of nutritional supplements in a cohort of breastfeeding mothers.

Fructose intake and food sources in West Australian adolescents

This research aimed to cross-sectionally quantify fructose consumption and identify major food sources of fructose in adolescents...

Kids nutrition seminar

Join us at our free public seminar with dietitian and nutritionist Dr Roslyn Giglia will share the latest information on Australian kids' diets.